Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join a growing company in West Seneca, NY.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising technicians, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supporting equipment reliability initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and support maintenance technicians during assigned shifts.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance activities to meet operational needs.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Conduct shift meetings, communicate priorities, and ensure effective shift handoffs.
• Assist with hiring, training, onboarding, and employee development efforts.
• Maintenance Operations
• Coordinate emergency repairs and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ensure preventive maintenance work is completed on schedule.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on safety, production impact, and equipment reliability.
• Verify repairs are completed correctly before equipment is returned to service.
• Support root cause investigations for recurring equipment failures.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.
• CMMS & Planning
• Manage maintenance work assignments through a CMMS system.
• Ensure accurate documentation of labor, parts, and repair activities.
• Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and maintenance backlogs.
• Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Safety & Compliance
• Promote a strong culture of safety and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine guarding, Arc flash safety, Confined space procedures, Hot work permits, PPE requirements, GMP and food safety standards, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and address safety concerns and support corrective actions.
• Inventory & Communication
• Coordinate parts and inventory needs with maintenance planning and storeroom personnel.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance priorities with operations leadership.
• Escalate significant maintenance concerns as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Support preventive maintenance enhancements and reliability initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and standardization across maintenance operations.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Previous maintenance supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, or other manufacturing environments.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing setting.
• Technical degree or equivalent maintenance training.

Technical Skills

• Industrial mechanical and electrical systems
• PLC troubleshooting
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Conveyors, pumps, valves, and motor controls
• VFDs and automation equipment
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Root cause analysis
• Microsoft Office and CMMS platforms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, noisy, and confined-space environments.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintain high safety and compliance standards.
• Improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Drive completion of preventive maintenance activities.
• Develop and mentor maintenance technicians.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and communication.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.